Scotland’s economy outperforms UK in final three months of 2018
Scotland’s economy grew more than that of the UK in the final three months of 2018.
David Mundell
Nicola Sturgeon condemns David Mundell over no-deal vote abstention
Nicola Sturgeon has branded the Scottish Secretary’s abstention on the no-deal Brexit vote at Westminster a “disgrace”.
Mundell: SNP are supporting no-deal Brexit by failing to endorse withdrawal deal
David Mundell has said the SNP are supporting a no-deal Brexit by failing to endorse the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by Theresa May.
David Mundell rules out joining breakaway Tory MPs in new party
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has said he will not join breakaway pro-EU colleagues in leaving the Conservatives.
David Mundell vows Brexit will strengthen devolution
Leaving the European Union will serve to strengthen devolution within the UK, Scottish Secretary David Mundell is to argue.
David Mundell says coming out as gay was ‘one of the most difficult things’ he has done
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has described coming out as gay as "one of the most difficult things" he has ever done.
Mundell: Coming out one of the most difficult things I’ve done
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has said coming out as gay was “one of the most difficult things I’ve done”, ahead of an event marking LGBT History Month.
Second Brexit referendum would unleash protests ‘in every town and city across the UK’
A second referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union would cause civil unrest across the country, Scottish Secretary David Mundell has warned.
Fishermen remain uncertain despite funding pledge by Secretary of State for Scotland
The Secretary of State for Scotland yesterday visited the north-east to pledge £16 million for the Scottish fishing industry and propose the fight for fishing rights be enshrined in law - but his words failed to convince the region's fisherman.
North-east trawlerman in support of Brexit deal while it helps fish processors
Celebrity fishing skipper and seafood chief Jimmy Buchan welcomed Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell into Peterhead Fish Market yesterday.
David Mundell pledges ‘watertight commitment’ to get best Brexit fishing deal
The responsibility to fight for better fishing rights for the UK after Brexit will be “enshrined in law” under new proposals tabled by the Scottish Secretary.
Theresa May strives to win country round to deal
Theresa May will send dozens of her ministers to all corners of the country today as she fights to keep her Brexit deal alive ahead of next week’s Commons vote.
Boris Johnson warns Brexit deal could sink Scottish fishing industry
Former foreign secretary and arch-Brexiteer Boris Johnson has warned the EU will not stop until it has “worked out a way to plunder the waters of Scotland for their fish”.
Sturgeon must ‘open her ears’ and listen to Scotland, says Mundell
Scottish Secretary David Mundell will today tell Nicola Sturgeon to “open her ears” and “hear what Scotland is actually saying” about Theresa May’s Brexit deal.
UK will not lower its standards for food imports, insists minister
A UK minister has ruled out lowering standards for food imports to secure post-Brexit trade deals, insisting it would be “commercial madness” that would cause “untold damage”.
Mundell says he ‘could not support’ extension to CFP rules beyond 2020
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has pledged the UK will leave the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in 2020 no matter what and promised to fight any effort by the EU to grab greater fishing rights.
Sturgeon to meet May amid escalating Brexit tensions
Theresa May is today poised for a head-to-head with Nicola Sturgeon amid escalating tensions with the Scottish Government over her Brexit divorce deal.
May under pressure amid resignations and emerging plot
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has insisted he will not be “bounced into resigning” by “carpetbagger” Cabinet colleagues after a string of ministers quit in protest at Theresa May’s deal.
David Mundell ambushes Theresa May over fishing rights
Scottish Conservatives led by David Mundell have warned Theresa May they cannot support a Brexit deal that fails to restore “complete control and full sovereignty” over UK fishing waters.
Cabinet signs off on Brexit divorce deal after marathon 5-hour meeting
Theresa May declared last night she believes in the Brexit divorce deal with her “head and heart” as cabinet signed off on the near 600-page plans after an historic five-hour emergency meeting.
Mundell signals UK will not be bound by CFP after 2020
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has said the UK will not be bound by the EU Common Fisheries Policy beyond the end of 2020 “regardless of what else happens”.
Blackford warns against ‘economic self-harm’ as PM seeks deal in Brussels
SNP Westminster Leader Ian Blackford has accused the prime minister of “sheer irresponsibility”, warning any move by the UK Government to leave the EU without a deal would be “madness”.
V&A: Museum putting ‘fire in the belly’ of Dundonians
Before it has even welcomed its first guest, V&A Dundee has been hailed as providing a “fire in the belly” not seen in the City of Discovery for years.
Council demands more money as governments look to fund Glasgow conference centre
A council chief has slammed the Scottish Government for ignoring pleas to help pay for a £333 million exhibition centre while considering contributing to a similar project in Glasgow.
Emergency devolution debate will be held on Monday
The SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has secured an emergency debate on Brexit after the SNP group staged a mass walkout at the Home of Commons.
Theresa May calls on Nicola Sturgeon to reconsider her rejection of Brexit Bill amendments
Prime Minister Theresa May has called on Nicola Sturgeon to reconsider her rejection of the Brexit Bill clause 11 amendments.
WATCH: UK Government urged to give ‘cast iron’ commitment to Moray Growth Deal
The Secretary of State for Scotland has backed the “compelling” case for a Moray growth deal and said it could bring “significant economic benefit” to the region.
Deadline drifts for Brexit agreement between devolved and UK governments
Hopes of an agreed amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill between devolved and UK governments have been dashed once again.
Assurances given over protected Scottish food and drink status after Brexit
The Scottish Secretary has tried to allay fears over the removal of protected status, post-Brexit, for the highest quality Scottish food and drinks.
Pressure mounts as Scottish-UK Brexit powers talks remain in deadlock
Scottish and UK politicians continue to be locked in talks over the repatriation of powers following Brexit.
House of Lords report finds “fundamental flaws” in Brexit withdrawal bill
Scottish and Welsh ministers are to brief peers on the need for key Brexit legislation to be amended.
Discussions intensify as May commits to amending clause 11
Prime Minister Theresa May has said Brexit devolution talks to make changes to the current Brexit bill will “intensify” between the UK and Scottish governments.